Grid Services Manager

Morson Talent

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Our client Scottish Power Renewables are currently recruiting for a Grid Services Manager to join their team based in Glasgow or London on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Grid professional with an offshore wind farm background. For more information on this role please see below:Main Purpose of JobThe Grid Services Manager is a critical role within the Offshore Renewables Business, focussing on the delivery of large-scale offshore wind projects in the UK, Europe and overseas.Belonging to Electrical Design Department and reporting to the UK Lead Grid and System Studies Manager, the Grid Services Engineer will be responsible for various aspects of the electrical design in offshore wind projects, including but not limited to electrical system studies, Grid Code compliance and the implementation of Grid ancillary services.The position may require frequent travel to various locations in the UK and overseas and the individual should be capable of managing teams working at different project locations.Key Tasks
? Support the Project Engineering Managers to develop the electrical system design of the project assets, ensuring that the process is recorded and justified
? Support the Lead Grid and System Studies Manager for the management of the suppliers or consultants in undertaking electrical system studies and other technical electrical assessments to the project including the provision of required inputs from the System Operator and control all electrical design information to and from all packages on the project
? Support the Lead Grid and System Studies Manager to manage the interface with the grid operator (System Operator and/or Transmission Owner)
? Develop Technical and Commercial forums with the TSO regarding Grid Compliance and ancillary services connections
? Coordinate the review, evaluation and approval of all electrical designs, inputs, studies and design changes. Ensure management of design variations to the system design basis (e.g. through design review workshops etc)
? Establish opportunities for additional revenue in the Projects through the implementation of optimisations in the electrical design and the delivery of Ancillary Services/ Grid Service Products (e.g. Reactive Power, Frequency Response, Stability, Inertia, other)
? Ensure the required number and iterations of the electrical system studies are optimised to reduce variation orders using engineering judgement, and performed to suitably validate the electrical design basis and provide relevant inputs to all Packages tendering main electrical equipment and cables
? Define the main design criteria and functional design requirements of main HVAC/HVDC and MV systems including main electrical equipment (incl. STATCOM, FACTS), inter-array and export cables, managing the work of a team of specialists in the aforementioned areas
? Review the suitability of HVAC and HVDC design and ratings proposed by suppliers of the Export Cable, offshore (Converter) substation main electrical equipment (MEQ), inter-array cables (IAC) and wind turbine generator (WTG) electrical equipment in accordance with the electrical studies
? Arrange technical meetings / workshops as required.
? Submit (modification) applications as required to align the connection agreement with project programme, capacity and connection design.
? Control submission of relevant project data to the Grid Operator as required by relevant agreements.
? Ensure Grid Code compliance of the wind farm and wider electrical system. Ensure the required electrical system studies are carried out to demonstrate compliance
? Ensure the correct implementation of standard and non-standard requirements documentation in all electrical system packages, identify risks and manage interfaces associated with

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